YAM HAUS TOKAUT MTSL Newsletter, Issue 02, 2017 PBF hosts roadshow in NCD PBF hosted a succesful mini roadshow near the entrance of MiBank Central Waigani branch from Tuesday 12th to Saturday 17th June, 2017. This is part of our effort to locate 3,300 unverified unit holders registered as Port Moresby and Central Province residents in the PBF share registry. Among the people who visited the PBF stall a further 118 unveri- fied unit holders were identified. They will now begin the process of establishing their right to shares they once held in the Invest- ment Corporation Fund of PNG. Another 275 interested people sought information. Members of the public were welcomed with many collecting copies of information brochures, PBF annual reports and the 2015 PBF Performance Report. Progress in verifying the NCD and Central unit holders has been slow, enquiries from unit holders and their family mem- bers were welcomed. In the weeks following the roadshow, we have started receiv- ing phone calls and emails from unit holders and relatives of deceased unit holders. We hope to receive more unit holders in the office for verifi- cation as we go forward. We will be looking at another roadshow in September which will be held at selected sites in the city to reach further into the community. The team link with MiBank was a success. We believe future similar engagements will do a lot in promoting the two entities to the many unverified PBF unit holders and the general public. The Toyota Hiace, more than just a bus YAM HAUS The Ela MotorsToyota Hiace is more Quick Peek than just a bus, over the years its Investee Company evolvement has set them apart from com- Ela Motors petitors. It first developed in 1969, a light bus with only 7 seats was put to TOKAUT the test. This was only the beginning and would pave the way for innovation and improvement that would come to what is now The light bus with 7 seats known as the Coaster Bus. In PNG back in 1981 Toyota engineers tested the coaster bus in the highlands region driving from Mt Hagen to Mendi, after the test, data were collected to enhance the coaster bus design to suit PNG roads. It was around the same time that the 1st genera- tion of the bus carried the name “coaster bus”. Since then Ela Motors has launched a number of fleet vehicles including the The evolvement of the coaster bus “New Generation” (NG) coaster bus earlier this year making it a safe, comfortable and dependable transportation for all. The launch was made by Ela Motors CEO Takeshi Abe. “Ela Motors is proud to introduce the New Generation (NG) Coaster bus to the market, currently we sell an average of 600+ coaster buses every year and Toyota Japan has an assembly line to man- ufacture coaster bus for PNG specification” said Abe at the launching. The Current Gen This is the toughest coaster that Toyota has made with re-en- forced bus body frame and roof to prevent it from caving in. The new coaster delivers precise handling, with extra passenger space & comfort, and comprehensive safety amenities. Toyota engineering ensures rugged strength for years to come and over- all economy. The NG Coaster is focused on safety & comfort, with a modern refined exterior. Enhancements to the chassis have been made at the factory specifically for Coasters for PNG in order to ensure they can withstand the additional loading and The New GEN stress placed on them. The release of the NG hiace comes in 26 and 30 seaters, only the Coaster can deliver the durability needed to handle the harsh PNG conditions. Ela Motors has contributed highly to development in the country and despite a down turn in the economy Ela Motors continues to introduce new products to keep up to date with market demands showing that the company has confidence in the PNG economy. The company enjoys an 84% market share in the segment. Space and comfort in the New GEN Coaster bus Feature on Unit Holder Meet Herman Pahau a unit holder from Manus based here in Port Moresby. Earlier this year Herman inherited his father’s units (the late Lasisi Bernard Pahau). Lasisi bought shares in the Investment Corporation Fund of PNG along with other colleagues interested in investment. When they thought the fund was liquidated. Lasisi assumed he had lost his shares, in 2011 he was retrenched. It was only when he was advised through a staff then, that he came forward to verify his shares in PBF. He nominated his son as the next of kin as he was in Port Moresby and for ease of access and contacts. “It was the sheer hardwork of the fund admin staff who were persistent in locating me as the next of kin and to get all documents legally settled for the transfer of units and title” said Herman. I am grateful for PBF in locating most of the previous investors and continue to venture into other portfoli- os for investment purposes. I can see PBF is looking good moving into the future. The 33rd Australian and PNG Business Forum The Australia Papua New Guinea Business (APNG) Forum and Trade Expo is hosted annually by the Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council(APNGBC) in partnership with the Business Council of Papua New Guinea, the peak busi- ness body in Papua New Guinea. It alternates between Aus- tralia and Papua New Guinea and this year was held over 2 days in May, at the Stanley hotel, Port Moresby with over 500 business and governement representatives. The program included an overview of the economic climate especially with issues that will affect business and invest- ments and included specific sessions by expert presenters on doing business in PNG including introducing competition into the power sector and business opportunities for agriculture. The event allowed for our Executive Management team to net- work with other executives and policy makers from PNG and Australia. This was an opportune time for PBF to make awareness on the fund, its investments, its history and performance, as well as allow for Metals Refining Operations Limited (MROL) for a soft launch back into the business community. Our booth was centrally located and traffic to our booth was exceptional with most visitors enquiring on the kind of business we are involved in, the role of MTSL, our investee companies and trading in the near future. BEST BACK AND BEST FORWARD - proudly sponsored by MTSL Over the months that we have taken sponsorship of the best back and forward award we note that the hunters have played extremely well, with the hope that 2 outstanding players will be rewarded with the best back and forward award after every succesful match at home or abroad handpicked by Coach Michael Marum. Having met few of the players during the time of presentation they are grateful for the sponsorship award as they feel their efforts are being rewarded and it boosts their morale to play. It also allows them to be committed to performing to a certain extent to be able to attain the cash prize of K600 each . So far performance has been great and the team are still on the top of the ladder with few more rounds to go. We have provided a table below of the awardees since round 1 - round 15. Round 5 - Best Forward Nixon Put with MTSL Round 8 Best Back - Adex Wera and Best Round 9 Best Forward Nixon Put and Best Staff Janet Johns Forward Wartovo Puara with Isaac McNerbai - Back Ase Boas Senior Trading Executive Round 13 - Best Back Israel Eliab and Best Round 11 - Best Back Ase Boas Wera and Round 14 - Best Back Adex Wera and best Forward Wartovo Purara pictured with Rosie Best Forward Wartovo Puara Forward Enock Maki receiving award from Alois Matasororo - Executive Assistant Tanguri of MTSL Round Win /Lost Best Back Best Forward 1 Win – Capras Ase Boas Silas Gahuna 2 Win – Tigers Esau Siune Willie Minoga 3 WIN – Magpies Stargroth Amean David Loko/ Stanton Albert 4 LOST - Devils - - 5 WIN – Cutters Ase Boas Nixon Put 6 LOST - Falcons - - 7 WIN - Dolphins Stargroth Amean Wellington Albert 8 WIN – Bears Adex Wera Wartovo Puara 9 WIN – Pride Ase Boas Nixon Put 10 BYE - - 11 WIN – Jets Ase Boas Wellington Albert 12 WIN – Blackhawks Watson Boas Stanton Albert 13 WIN – Devils Israel Eliab Wartovo Puara 14 WIN – Magpies Adex Wera Enock Maki 15 LOST - Seagulls - - “MTSL MADE IT THEIR BUSINESS TO SUPPORT IBS KomunitiWALK FORKona CLEAN BUSINESS” The 11th Sir Anthony Siaguru Walk Against Corruption was held at the Sir John Guise Stadium, on Sunday the 4th of June. More than 2,000 participants walked for clean business including IBS students who MTSL supported in a bid to create awareness on corruption in PNG. PBF Properties donate to Urban Settlers Women leading change The Urban Settlers Women Leading Change (USWLC) an association formed over a year ago involved in outreach programs and develop- ment activities in Ward 6 of the North East electorate has received support from Pacific Balanced Fund Properties for computing equip- ment for their office administration. The association is all women with 80 members, who in the coming weeks will be conducting various activities including sewing, baking, computing and driving for interested women and men within their com- munity. To assist them with the good work that they have done, PBF Proper- ties donated K5, 000 worth of computer equipment towards the asso- ciation. The first awareness program in the settlement will be conducted on transparent, fair and respon- sible voting in the community next week.